Malia Fraser

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and California Student Mental Health Week starts today through May 19. This week is a vital reminder that #mentalhealth and well-being are critical to student learning. Be kind to your mind! 💚🧠

The Bible has one of the best Mothers’ Day stories, one that every son or daughter can relate to. It’s the wedding at Cana. (John 2:1-11) Jesus goes to this wedding with His mother, Mary, and the wedding celebration runs out of wine. (That was kind of a disaster. Can you imagine a modern wedding reception where the open bar runs out of booze?) Jesus had not started His ministry yet but Mary knew who He was and what powers He possessed. Mary just looks at Jesus and simply says “They have no more wine.” Every son or daughter knows that terse, commanding look—“Do something about it Jesus, I’m not playing.” (That’s not actually scripture, that last part is my imagination.) So Jesus says: “Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come.” Then, in one of the more humorous moments in the Bible, Mary just ignores Jesus and looks at the servants and says: "Do whatever he tells you.” It’s really easy to imagine Jesus rolling His eyes, giving off a deep sigh, and then doing what His mother told Him to do. He turned six stone jars of water into the best wine anyone had ever tasted. Because even the Son of God listens to His mother. Happy Mothers’ Day.

Good morning! In case you missed the news late last week, our next State Board meeting kicks off May 12 at 8:30 a.m. in Sacramento. All the details you need to know can be found here: cde.ca.gov/be/ag/ag/yr26/… We hope to see you!

Very Special thank you to our very own Lunch Ladies Mina Loretta and the rest of the gang. HUGs thank you for Nurturing our school children 💖 and my very own 🥰

The CDE sends our heartfelt thanks to all California school nutrition heroes who are using their skills and creativity to develop delicious recipes for kids at school. Fresher, healthier meals can help students succeed! #SchoolLunchHeroDay ⚡️🦸‍♂️💪

California is preparing to share its driver’s license data to comply with requirements under the REAL ID act. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer reports that some people are concerned. on.nbc7.com/a359yXJ

Resources to communicate prekindergarten options to families blog.csba.org/upk-toolkit/

“He is risen! He is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice. He has burst his three days’ prison; Let the whole wide earth rejoice. Death is conquered; man is free. Christ has won the victory.” — “He Is Risen!,” Hymns, no. 199

We're going around the Moon. Come watch with us. Artemis II's four-astronaut crew is lifting off from @NASAKennedy on an approximately 10-day mission that will bring us closer to living on the Moon and Mars. The launch window opens at 6:24pm ET (2224 UTC). twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Happy International Children’s Book Day! CA is committed to ensuring students are reading by third grade and are fully literate when they graduate from high school. Reading by third grade and beyond is a key part of @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond’s Transforming School Initiatives.

artemis II is the most important mission NASA has launched in decades and it's barely getting mainstream attention. context: the last time humans left low earth orbit was apollo 17 in december 1972. that's 53 years ago. an entire generation was born, grew up, and had children without seeing a human travel beyond earth's immediate neighborhood. the cost comparison is wild too — apollo program cost $280 billion in today's dollars for 6 landings. artemis aims to establish permanent presence for roughly $93 billion. the economics of space exploration have fundamentally shifted and most people don't realize we're living through a new space age right now

April is #AutismAwarenessMonth, a time to recognize, celebrate, and uplift individuals with autism across California. 💙 At CDE, we are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student is supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

@Ch_JesusChrist Sounds like you've got an excellent teacher leading byu choir 💖

“Lamb of God” — a sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner about Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement and Resurrection — made its New York City debut at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center on Monday, March 30, 2026. The concert, conducted by Gardner, was held in collaboration with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is focusing this Easter season on the “greater love” of Christ, a phrase from John 15:13 in the New Testament: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Read more by visiting the link below: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/lamb-o…

The Artemis II crew may be in space for 10 days – so where will they sleep, eat, workout and go to the bathroom? Here's what it's like when you're living with three other astronauts in a space that is about the size of two mini vans. #space #nasa

The FRANC shuttle service is expanding, now with 3 electric vehicles in service to better connect our community! Service Hours: M–F: 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Sat–Sun: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Download the Circuit app on Google Play/Apple Store. For more info: bit.ly/francfleet

March is #NationalSocialWorkMonth 🤝💙 Join us to recognize the incredible impact social workers have on our school communities across California. Thank you to all the dedicated social workers making a difference every day!

I missed this, I am probably not the only one. Worldwide fast for religious liberty Sunday July 5. “All are invited to participate in a unified fast to express gratitude for religious liberty and to pray that it be strengthened throughout the world,” wrote President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors, President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson, in an official communication to church leaders and members sent Thursday.

A full day of fun & adventure at @LEGOLAND_CA! 🎢 Our Heart Institute patients, families & staff spent time together outside of the hospital – exploring the park & making memories that truly matter. 💙

One week until the deadline! 🚨❗ California county offices of education are invited to participate in the 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) Program. Read more and submit a nomination before March 24: cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr26l…

Our Child Life team hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic!🧸🫧 This hands-on experience gave patients a chance to explore medical care in a fun way. Through interactive activities, they learned about hospital tools, common procedures & built confidence in the care they may receive. 💙